Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.

FCI Group

Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.

Not recognized by FCI.

Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.

Breed Recognition

American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

International Designer Canine Registry

American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

Price

$800-$1200

600-800

$800-$1000

General Appearance - Vizsla vs Double Doodle vs Shiba Inu

Size

Large

Medium

Medium

Weight

Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)

30-70 pounds (14-32 kg)

Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)

Avg. Weight

Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)

50 pounds (23 kg)

Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)

Height

Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)

20-24 inches (50-61 cm)

Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)

Avg. Height

Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

22 inches (55.5 cm)

Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Vizsla vs Double Doodle vs Shiba Inu

Coat

Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat

Wiry Curly

Dense

Colors

Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold

Black Brown Golden White Tan Cream Silver

Tan Red Cream Sesame Black

Grooming

Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.

Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.

Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.

Double Doodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.

Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.

Impulse to Wander or Roam

Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.

Double Doodles have average wanderlust potential.

Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.

Prey Drive

Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.

Double Doodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.

Shiba Inus have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.

Apartment Friendly

Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.

Double Doodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.

Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs.

Adaptability

Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.

Double Doodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.

Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.

Tolerates Being Left Alone

Vizslas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Double Doodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Fighting Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Vizsla vs Double Doodle vs Shiba Inu

Stranger Friendly

Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.

Double Doodles are very stranger friendly dogs.

Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.

Child Friendly

Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.

Double Doodles are very kid-friendly dogs.

Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.

Cat Friendly

Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.

Double Doodles are cat-friendly dogs.

Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.

Dog Friendly

Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.

Double Doodles are very dog-friendly dogs.

Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.

Office Friendly

No

Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.

No

Double Doodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.

No

Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.

Senior Citizens Friendly

Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Double Doodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.

Pet Friendly

Vizslas are generally with other pets.

Double Doodles are usually friendly towards other pets.

Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.

Good For First Time Owners

No

Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.

No

Double Doodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.

Yes

Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.

Service Dog

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.

Therapy Dog

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.

Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog

Not really

A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Not really

A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Not really

A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)

Not really

The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

Not really

The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

Not really

The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.

Boat Dog

Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.

Not really

Double Doodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Not really

Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Vizsla vs Double Doodle vs Shiba Inu

Health Issues

The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.

The Double Doodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.

The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.

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